Fall 2011: Biology 351L Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory
Dr. Jolene Tarnay Cogbill, PhD
Class Meetings: Tuesday, 2:30-5:20 pm, Henry Hall Room HL1
Office Hours: Wesselkamper 106, M,W,F 10-11 or by appointment
E-mail: drjotar@aol.com or jolene.cogbill@chaminade.edu

Required Text:
Fishbeck and Sebastiani,  Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Manual of Vertebrate Dissection, Second Edition Morton Publishing Company, 2001

Concurrent registration in BI 351 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lecture is required.

General Course Objectives:
•	To examine structural aspects of organisms from representative vertebrate groups through dissections and demonstrations.

Specific Student Objectives:
•	To examine different vertebrates and their habitats,
•	Understand how comparative anatomy is used to view/discern evolutionary relationships,
•	Examine different vertebrates and their interactions with both the abiotic and biotic components of their environment,
•	Understand the structural and physiological adaptations of representative vertebrate groups to their environments,
•	Gain an appreciation of the structure-function relationships in representative vertebrates.

Grading:

Exam 1				25%
	Exam 2				25%
	Exam 3				25%
	Handouts/Pre-labs		10%
	Quizzes			  5%
	Dissections/Participation	  5%
	Attendance			  5%

Readings:
Students are responsible for all text assignments, as well as supplementary handouts.  Students are encouraged to read ahead to keep up with high volume of material.

Quizzes:
Weekly quizzes will be given on the introductory reading sections assigned for the weekly lab. 

Makeup examinations/quizzes and extra credit:
Makeup examinations and quizzes are not given unless a student it ill and brings a doctor’s written excuse within 24 hours, the instructor may grant a makeup examination.  Extra credit assignments are not given.

Attendance:
Presence is class is necessary in order for a student to fully grasp concepts and applications.  Absences beyond one unexcused (instructor’s prerogative) will result in a reduction of the course grade.\

Miscellaneous:
•	Music Devices and Cellular Phones:  Unless specifically permitted by your instructor, use of music devices and cell phones is prohibited during all Natural Science and Mathematics classes, as it is discourteous, may lead to suspicion of academic misconduct and presents a safety issue in lab.  Students unable to comply will be asked to leave class and may be subject to a laboratory safety violation.
•	ADA Accomodations:  Students with special needs who meet criteria for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provisions must provide written documentation of the need for accommodations from CUH Couseling Center (Dr. June Yasuhara, 735-4845) by the end of the third week of classes.  Failure to provide written documentation will prevent your instructor from making necessary accommodations.  Please refer any questions to the Dean of Students and review procedures at www.chaminade.edu/student_life/sss/counseling_services.php

Because the university is an academic community with high professional standards, its teaching function is seriously disrupted and subverted by academic dishonesty.  Such dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, which includes giving/receiving unauthorized assistance during an examination; obtaining information about an examination before it is give, using inappropriate/unallowed sources of information during an examination; altering answers after an examination has been submitted; and altering the records on any grade.  (Refer to the Chaminade University catalog for further information).

Tentative Course Outline:
Week	Date			Topic						Assignment

1	Aug 23		Introduction to laboratory				Introduction in lab manual
				Directional terms				pgs. 1-4
			Dry Lab: Phylogenetic Trees				Handouts
			Lamprey Dissection					Chapter 14
				Protochordates vs Primitive Vertebrates

2	Aug  30	Evidence for Evolution					Handouts
				Comparative Anatomy, Embryology and Serology
				Homologous, Analogous and Vestigial Structures

3	Sept 6		Vertebrate Integuments				Chapter 4, 15, 24 & 33	

4	Sept 13	Dry Lab: Skeletal System				Chapters 5, 25, & 34
			              Mudpuppy, Cat, Human			Pre-Lab, Lab Worksheet

5	Sept 20	Exam 1	: Covers Labs 1-4				

6	Sept 27           Dogfish Dissection: Muscular System			Chapter 6 & 17
							Pre-Lab

7	Oct 4		Dogfish Dissection: Body Cavities			Chapters 7 & 18
				Digestive & Respiratory Systems		  8 & 19
				Urogenital System				  20
				Circulatory & Lymphatic System		  21
										 Pre-Lab

8	Oct 11		Mudpuppy Dissection: Muscular System		Chapters 26

9	Oct 18		Mudpuppy Dissection: Body Cavities			Chapters 27
				       	Digestive & Respiratory Systems	               28	
				       	Urogenital System                                              9 & 29
					Circulatory & Lymphatic System                         30
										Pre-Lab		

10	Oct 25 	Lab Exam 2: Covers Labs 6-9

11	Nov 1 		Cat Dissection: Muscular System		Chapter 35

12	Nov 8		Cat Dissection: Body Cavitites 			Chapter 36
				Digestive & Respiratory Systems		  37
				Urogenital System				  38
				Circulatory & Lymphatic System                        11 & 39
										Pre-Lab

13	Nov 15		Nervous & Endocrine System:Dogfish		Chapters 22-23
				Mudpuppy				               31-32	
				Cat: Sheep brain dissection			   40-41	
				Human brain model			Chapter 13, Pre-Lab		   				               
14	Nov 22		Dry Lab: Human Anatomy Models		Handouts
                                              	Heart, Kidney &  Eye Dissections		Chapters 12 & 40 (sense organs)
										Pre-Lab
15	Nov 29		Lab Exam 3: Covers Labs 11-14

Note: Every effort has been made to insure that the material in this syllabus is accurate and complete.  However, occasionally changes must be made in the printed schedule. Thus the instructor reserves the right to make any changes in the contents of this syllabus that she deems necessary or desirable. These changes, if any, will be announced as soon as the need for them becomes apparent.

Guidelines for use of all Division of Natural Science and Mathematics Laboratories at Chaminade University 

1.    Come to lab properly dressed.  Bare feet, flip-flops, or sandals are NOT ALLOWED.  If your 
clothing does not cover your midriff, knees and shoulders, you must wear a lab coat. 

2.   Do not eat, drink, apply cosmetics or chew gum in the lab.  Do not place pencils, pens, labels, 
fingers (or any other objects) in your mouth. Keep your hands away from your face. 

3.   Never mouth pipette any liquid in any laboratory. 

4.   Keep cuts or open wounds covered.  Gloves are available. 

5.   Work on the lab bench, not on your notebook, over the floor, or in your lap. 

6.   Keep you work area organized, to reduce confusion, chance of error, or chance of spilling. Put 
away unneeded notebooks, papers, and personal electronics.